Summary
Containers were made from a variety of materials for a variety of purposes. This is made from the bladder of a turtle and was used to hold turtle oil.
Local Name
Wakantim keka
Physical Description
A turtle bladder tied with vegetable fibre string at the top.
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Container
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Object Measurements
240 mm (Length), 120 mm (Width), 120 mm (Height)
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Indigenous Region
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Acquisition Information
Long-term Loan from The University of Melbourne, 28 Mar 1973
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Acknowledgement
The Donald Thomson Collection. On loan to Museum Victoria from The University of Melbourne.